why are the Caribbean islands called West Indies.
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The islands in the Caribbean are also sometimes referred to as the West Indies. Christopher Columbus thought he had reached the Indies (Asia) on his voyage to find another route there. ... The Caribbean was named the West Indies to account for Columbus' mistake.
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The islands in the Caribbean are also sometimes referred to as the West Indies. Christopher Columbus thought he had reached the Indies (Asia) on his voyage to find another route there. The Caribbean was named the West Indies to account for Columbus' mistake.
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